The crash occurred at approximately 12:34 PM on December 24, 2025, at the intersection of Bella Vista Drive and Highway 62.
Morongo Valley, CA – At least one person suffered serious injuries following a multi-vehicle collision at an intersection in Morongo Valley on Wednesday, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred at approximately 12:34 PM on December 24, 2025, at the intersection of Bella Vista Drive and Highway 62.
Preliminary communications from responding units indicate the crash involved a semi-truck, a red car, a gray Jeep, and a fourth vehicle. Â Initial reports noted that the Jeep was struck in the passenger door by the semi-truck.
At least one person suffered major injuries in the crash and was reported to be “hardly breathing” as first responders arrived; other injured parties have not yet been publicly identified. No immediate information was available regarding fatalities or arrests at the scene.
The exact cause of the collision remains under investigation, though early logs from CHP communications suggested the involvement of a semi-truck and multiple passenger vehicles in the eastbound lanes of Highway 62 at the time of impact.
Emergency responders, including CHP, San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department (SBSO), Cal Fire, and the District Attorney’s office, were on scene providing aid and starting the traffic investigation. Units also advised additional agencies to assist with traffic control and medical response.
Due to the crash, all eastbound lanes of Highway 62 were initially blocked, and traffic was restricted to one lane for some time during the response, causing backups and delays in the Morongo Valley area. By 2:44 PM, both eastbound lanes had reopened to traffic.
The incident remains under investigation by California Highway Patrol, with investigators working to determine contributing factors, including vehicle speeds, right-of-way issues, and any possible impairment.
California Traffic Crash Statistics
According to the California Office of Traffic Safety, in 2023, there were over 3,500 traffic fatalities across the state, with a significant portion involving multi-vehicle collisions on state highways. The latest preliminary statistics for 2024 indicate that traffic deaths remain a serious concern, particularly on major rural corridors similar to Highway 62. (Source:
Locally, San Bernardino County historically records high collision rates on highways connecting desert communities, with data showing hundreds of injury collisions annually on routes such as Highway 62. This trend highlights ongoing safety challenges in the region.
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